Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives - District 20 in 2022 Kentucky General Election.
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I was a founding leader of the Bowling Green Fairness movement, which continues to fight for civil rights for LGBTQ people in our city. I’ve sponsored a statewide amendment to the Kentucky Civil Rights Act to include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes from discrimination, and I strongly oppose any legislation that seeks to discriminate against members of the LGBTQ community. Learn more
I support current efforts to legalize medical cannabis, an initiative widely supported by many in our community, including many veterans dealing with PTSD and others living with chronic illnesses. Learn more
I believe we need more funding for all levels of education, from elementary to middle and high schools as well as higher education, and I will oppose budgets that cut important funding from our schools and universities. Learn more
I’m fighting to make higher education more affordable so workers can gain the skills they need. Public education is vital to creating a strong workforce, which means we have to invest in education rather than cutting it. Learn more
I believe that big drug companies and big insurance companies should be held accountable for pricing people out of their medication. Learn more
I fully support efforts to protect expanded Medicaid. Learn more
And I believe we should welcome immigrants for the contributions they bring to Kentucky, especially here in Bowling Green, which has the largest percentage of foreign-born residents in the state. I oppose any discriminatory legislation targeting immigrant families and support protecting the hardworking people who come to our country for a better future. Learn more
I support legislation to strengthen landlord-renter agreements and reduce the risk of exploitation for those who rent their homes. Learn more
I strongly oppose any efforts to undermine unions, including “right to work”, which is intentionally designed to shut down unions and create a race to the bottom in Kentucky, as well as any policies during the COVID-19 pandemic aimed at dismantling health protections for Kentucky workers. Learn more
The current minimum wage is not enough on which to pay rent and other living expenses, let alone support a family. I’ve supported legislation to raise Kentucky’s minimum wage because every person deserves to be valued for their work. Learn more
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